The mirror was invented back in the 13th century. For example, many believe that you can not sleep in front of him.
And the fear of the inexplicable is to blame. And even today, when science throws the world with new discoveries and technologies almost daily, people remain held captive by their own legends. Such is their nature - it is easier to believe in speculation than guided by the search for common sense.

Attitude to the mirror in the old days

The first who got accustomed to the mirrors were rich nobles. Not everyone could pay a price equal to the cost of a ship for a luxurious copy. The products of Venetian masters, who kept the subtleties of their art secret until the middle of the 15th century, were especially revered. Later factories were opened everywhere, and the wonder became more accessible.

Once in the hands of sorcerers, the mirror turned into a favorite of almost all magic rituals. All over the world, opponents of such "demonic use" have not failed to christen it a devilish gift. So, the Chinese claimed that doubles of people live in the looking glass. They are constantly waiting for the moment when they can conquer the real world. During the day, these cunning people repeat all the movements of a person, and at night they get out of the other world and take the souls of the sleeping. And if someone sleeps in front of a mirror, then the chances of a successful hunt increase because a smooth surface draws the astral spirit into its depths.

The ancient inhabitants of Russia considered similarly, trying not to have mirrors in their bedrooms. At night, the mirrors were covered so that the dark forces could not leave the borders of their possessions and adversely affect the sleeping. In Europe, the Middle Ages often mirrored massively. And no one had any arguments against anyone.

Superstition with a mirror today

Energy vampirism

There are still those who believe in the impurity of the origin of mirrors. Followers of esotericism believe that energy vampirism is peculiar to a mirror. Sleeping in front of the mirror loses vitality, positive energy. And this is expressed in a bad mood in the morning, lethargy, a feeling of tiredness, fatigue after night.

The ability of mirrors to absorb and return negative

Doctors usually attribute such symptoms to the development of physical or mental disorders. And scientists completely agree with them, noting the unreasonable involvement of interior elements. However, practicing magicians insist on the unique ability of mirrors to remember, absorb and return the negative emanating from the owner looking at himself in moments of fear or sadness.

Mirror and soul

Many have no doubt that the soul of a person leaves the body when he abides in the kingdom of Morpheus. The mirror opposite the bed becomes a trap for astral matter, which is easy to get into at the moment preceding awakening. Allegedly, the soul, seeing its reflection on a shiny surface, may be frightened and never return. Then a person faces inexplicable death in a dream.

There is a belief that promises endless loneliness to a man who lives without a family and sleeps in front of a mirror. And the marriage union is threatened with betrayal, a breakdown in relations or a series of disagreements due to the unfortunate mirror decor in front of the bed.

Feng Shui and a mirror in front of the bed

The same opinion about the threat to the well-being of family life and the Chinese teachings of Feng Shui. According to him, sharp angles are reflected in the mirror opposite the bed, preventing the uniform flow of positive Chi energy throughout the room. Adherents of such views do not place this accessory in the bedroom, or close it for the night.

Science and mirror

Science does not undertake to prove or disprove human prejudices, leaving them at the personal discretion of opponents and supporters. Masters of horror skillfully use human fears, superstitions, fanning them with the help of movies, book horror stories. With such an impact on the psyche, anyone will be afraid at night of their own reflection in the mirror opposite the bed, and in the morning they will wake up in a cold sweat from a series of nightmares.

And for a long time it will be unreasonable to attribute phobias, illnesses, failures to the sinister influence of an inanimate object. Maybe you should analyze your tastes, attitude towards yourself and others? After this, new paths of positive change will surely open. And the dream opposite the mirror will be strong and safe.